Delhi Police bust inter‑state cyber fraud syndicates; 55 arrested, cash recovered and funds frozen
A month‑long operation by Delhi Police resulted in 55 arrests tied to inter‑state cyber fraud syndicates that used fake investment and trading platforms and digital identity tricks. Authorities reported cash recoveries, frozen funds and partial reversals to victims, and said raids disrupted networks operating across multiple Indian states.
Delhi Police concluded a month‑long crackdown that led to the arrest of 55 suspects alleged to be members of inter‑state cyber fraud syndicates. The operation targeted groups accused of running fake investment and trading platforms, recruiting operatives to pose as brokers, and exploiting digital‑identity manipulation to defraud victims across India and abroad. Law enforcement officials reported recovering cash, freezing bank accounts and initiating partial reversals and recovery efforts for some victims. Investigators said the syndicates used a mix of social‑engineering, fraudulent apps and remote communication channels to build credibility and coax victims into transfers, and that the networks operated across multiple states with centralized coordination. Police characterized the raids as disrupting the operational chain and seizing evidence that will support broader prosecutions. Authorities also warned the public about unsolicited investment solicitations, urging verification of platforms and caution around requests for app installs or identity documents.